SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FAR EAST KITCHEN,LLC.

BEAT. 33/100

6966 N GLENWOOD AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2020 · passed

Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUN 26
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT CRAB RANGOON AND EGG ROLES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES ON CLUE BOARD UNDERNEATH UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PROMISES SPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WALLS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING/PAINT.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS WITH DEAD AND LIFE ROACH ACTIVITIES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE BATHROOM CEILING VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

APR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP/CASHIER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,NOT UNDER THE PREP COUNTER WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REMOVE CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAVE BLACKEN SURFACE AND DEEP CUTS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HOOD FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS OF GREASE NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR,EXTREMELY RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PROMISES SPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WALLS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING/PAINT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A LOT OF CLUTTER ON PREMISES:EMPTY BROKEN CONTAINERS,BOXES,LIDS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN:CLUTTER ARE ON SHELVES ABOVE THE MOP SINK,SHELVES,UNDER FRONT AND PREP COUNTER.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

A 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 4
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND INTERIOR OF FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE FLOOR OF SURFACE TO AMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATED AND ICE BUILD-UP.

MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR UNDER REFRIGERATOR AND HOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN TO PREVENT A FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY AT HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER ON SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CANS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.

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MAY 3
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

APR 26
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482946, DATED 8/27/15. VIOLATION #33;OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS(WOK UNIT) AND GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZERS.FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE AND YELLOW REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #34:EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE WOK UNIT AND DEEP FRYER.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,UNDER SHELVES,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS,ALSO IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #35: WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD STAINS IN PREP AREA,THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE .NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #36: DUST AND FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES STILL NON-COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND DUCT TAPE ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. DEFROST ALL UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS ON THE PREMISES, ALL HAVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. ALSO, SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR IS TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, INSIDE STORAGE BINS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER, AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITMES SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AN MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 31
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE WOK UNIT AND DEEP FRYER.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,UNDER SHELVES,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS,ALSO IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD STAINS IN PREP AREA,THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE .NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DUST AND FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CEILING FAN AT DINING AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.1F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT MENTIONED:COOKED CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,TOFU, BEEF ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE".PREMISES HAS ANOTHER DISPLAY COOLER WHICH MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS: 2 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 53.6F; 2 1/2POUDS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.9F; 7 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.8F; 10 POUNDS OF EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.7F; 3PIECES OF COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 49.8F; 1/2 CUT TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 57.1F; 4 POUNDS OF COOKED RANGOON AT TEMP OF 49.9F TO 50.7F.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE. POUNDS 19,VALUE 150.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS(WOK UNIT) AND GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZERS.FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE AND YELLOW REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE WOK UNIT AND DEEP FRYER.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,UNDER SHELVES,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS,ALSO IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD STAINS IN PREP AREA,THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE .NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DUST AND FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CEILING FAN AT DINING AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUL 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WOK AREAS AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER WOK AREAS.

SEP 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS,ONE BATCH STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 57.3F, THE OTHER BATCH STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 65.8F. COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.5F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5, VALUE 7. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABEL ON COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS,LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCTS AND DATE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,ALSO ENCRUSTED BLOOD OT BOTTOM OF THE LAST SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BY THE HOOD AT EAST SIDE OF THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMEN TAND UNDER COOLER UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AT EAST SIDE OF THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

WEEDS BY THE PARKING LOT WERE GREASE OIL CONTAINER AND GARBAGE CONTAINER ARE STORED,NEED TO REMOVE TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ACTIVITIES

JUN 11
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A MESH/SCREEN AROUND THE DOOR VENT(REAR DOOR).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, EXTREMELY GREASY, ALSO CLEAN PIPE ATTACHED AT EAST SIDE OF THE HOOD

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

JUN 8
2012
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND TOILET BOWL OVERFLOWING, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING/OPEN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A MESH/SCREEN AROUND THE DOOR VENT(REAR DOOR).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, EXTREMELY GREASY, ALSO CLEAN PIPE ATTACHED AT EAST SIDE OF THE HOOD.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SWEEP THE FLOOR INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALSO STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM OUTSIDE REAR AREA.

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